Gateway Sixth Form College vs Orchard Mead Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Sixth Form College
Leicester · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
Orchard Mead Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,007 students
| Measure | Gateway Sixth Form College Leicester, East Midlands | Orchard Mead Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #256 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #3150 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 0 | 1,007 |
| Pupils on roll | 0 | 1,007 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 0% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.31 |
| A level points per entry | 29.1 | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.gateway.ac.uk | www.orchard-tmet.uk |
The verdict
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gateway Sixth Form College better than Orchard Mead Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gateway Sixth Form College and Orchard Mead Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gateway Sixth Form College: 0. Orchard Mead Academy: 1,007. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gateway Sixth Form College and Orchard Mead Academy rank in East Midlands?
Gateway Sixth Form College is unranked and Orchard Mead Academy is 256th of 329 among sixth form schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).